ClassicsFest 2026 | Cooks, Cookbooks and Recipes in Ancient Greece and Rome
Events List
Thursday 14th May | 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm
A LIVE Lit & Phil Event | FREE
Thursday 14th May | 4:30pm
Cooks, Cookbooks and Recipes in Ancient Greece and Rome
With Dr Christopher Grocock, Head of Classics at Bedales School (2014-2022)
Discover the roles and status of cooks in ancient Greece and Rome. Using surviving texts, including Apicius, this talk explores how recipes shaped culinary culture and the social standing of cooks.
A LIVE Lit & Phil Event | FREE
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